Facilities Commissioning & Start Up Electrician

As a Commissioning and Start-up Electrician, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for ensuring the reliability and safety of the electrical systems that support critical facility infrastructure. This role involves hands-on work, where you will actively engage in commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems. You'll work closely with Construction, Commissioning, Facilities Operations and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality electrical services, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of the facility.

• Perform pre-energization checks on newly constructed electrical systems
• Perform troubleshooting, and repairs on a variety of electrical equipment to support the facility's critical infrastructure
• Collaborate with other electricians to install electrical systems, including panels, circuits, lighting, and commercial equipment, following construction documents and verbal instructions
• Diagnose and repair electrical components such as contactors, relays, motors, and motor controls to ensure continuous operation of facility systems
• Conduct detailed testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including relay controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, and motor circuits using standard electrical testing methods
• Install and connect electrical systems, such as motor feeders, junction boxes, and distribution systems, ensuring all work complies with codes and standards
• Operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts, to perform electrical tasks at various heights and locations within the facility
• Strong knowledge of Control of Hazardous Energy policies (Lock Out / Tag Out)
• Understanding of electrical principles and theories, including voltage and current
• Ability to work at high elevations and read electrical schematics and proficiency in basic mathematics and electrical testing
• Commissioning and troubleshooting experience in Low Voltage systems. Medium voltage experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations (NEC, NFPA 70e, OSHA)
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods and lift at least 10-20 lbs. regularly
• Familiarity with protection relays, breaker trip settings, and electrical testing equipment

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program